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§ 707

Valdivia, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 case ordered converted to Chapter 13 or dismissed due to presumption of abuse.(Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 21, 2020 , LexisNexis #1020-015

Law Solutions of Chi. LLC v. Corbett

Ruling
Sanctions were properly imposed on law firms that violated a settlement agreement. (11th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13.

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Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 21, 2020 , LexisNexis #1020-014

Hanks, In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss granted where student loan expenses were not "special circumstances" anddid not overcome the presumption of abuse under 11 U.S.C. § 707(b)(2). (Bankr. W.D. La.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 20, 2020 , LexisNexis #0920-016

Riddle, In re--Riddle v. Greenberger

Ruling
Bankruptcy court's order dismissal affirmed where debtor's actions in his current and prior cases demonstrated an abuse of the bankruptcy process. (B.A.P. 6th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 29, 2020 , LexisNexis #0820-041

Henry, In re

Ruling
Proposed automobile payments approved over trustee’s objection where debtor had compliedwith requirements for computing his disposable income. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 05, 2020 , LexisNexis #0720-067

Merced, In re

Ruling
Debtor's petition was filed in bad faith where she recklessly continued to incur debt in a shortperiod prior to the petition date. (Bankr. D.P.R.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 22, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-043

Kramer, In re

Ruling
Creditors were not entitled to dismissal as debtor did not file the case to harass the creditorsand creditors failed to establish evidence that more than 50 percent of their judgment met thedefinition of consumer debt. (Bankr. N.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 08, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-018

Hardin, In re--American Zurich Ins. Co. v. Hardin

Ruling
Motion to dismiss denied where debtor was pursuing a legitimate bankruptcy purpose andhad acted in good faith, fully disclosed his assets and financial affairs, and cooperated withthe trustee. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 27, 2020 , LexisNexis #0520-043

Gistis, In re

Ruling
Debtor's attorney sanctioned for providing incorrect information on Schedule C pertaining todebtor's homestead exemption. (Bankr. D. Me.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 24, 2020 , LexisNexis #0520-044

Koglman, In re

Ruling
Dismissal of debtor's Chapter 7 case for abuse was warranted because debtor understated hercurrent monthly income. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 26, 2020 , LexisNexis #0420-020